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I moved to Australia where I spent 3 years exploring the coast as well as frequent trips to Indonesia and New Zealand. After 3 years well spent I came to San Diego to plant some roots. This is my 5th year teaching at HTHMA and I love being able to connect with students and show them that they are capable of far more than they expect. Math can be a daunting subject for some and I hope that students walk out of my class feeling accomplished, capable and accepted. I am looking forward to the best year yet with your kiddos!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey everyone! I am one of eleven children and I grew up in Napa Valley, California. My childhood involved playing baseball and football from a very young age and I eventually traded these sports for skateboarding and surfing. 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